Typhoons Hit Canadians
LONDON, August 20. Typhoons, attacking Germans in the Faiaise pocket on Friday, operated so close to our forward iroops that some of our vehicles were hit in error. The Canadian. Commander-in-Chief (General Crerar) issued a statement stressing the pilots’ difficulties owjng to the convergence of the British® .Canadian and American armies on a common objective to avoid wrong conclusions. He pointed out the accomplishments to 11 p.m. on Friday. Incomplete figures were: 77 tanks set on fire, 42 left smoking and 55 damaged: 900 motor transports set on fire, 478 left smoking, and 712 damaged. General Crerar said: “If the Canadians will compare their vehicle casualties with these figures they will get some idea of the balance in their favour.” “BAXTERS” FOR NIGHT COUGHS Sometimes it is grandpa. Sometimes it is one of the children. At this time of. the year* many households are kept awake with persistent, night coughs. “Baxters” administered as directed will give quick relief and ensure sleep for all. Be sure and have a bottle handy always. “Baxters” New Zealand’s most popular remedy, is sold everywhere and is prepared solely by Baxters, Ltd., 602 Colombo Street, Christchurch. B 1 j
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Northern Advocate, 21 August 1944, Page 4
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